From Reservoir to Reserve

The Rodney Street Reservoir is a City-owned structure that occupies a large block in the Hilltop area of Wilmington. This reservoir was constructed in the early 1900s and consisted of a large, covered concrete tank with earthen berms on four sides. Historically the reservoir did not function well hydraulically. Consequently, it was removed from service more than 20 years ago. The City is aware that the reservoir roof has begun to fail, which prevents regular maintenance from being performed. Therefore, to eliminate a growing safety hazard, the City needs to demolish the tank.

Read about Construction of the New Rodney Reservoir Park (November 5, 2024 Update)

Hinge Collective, a landscape architecture firm, was selected by the Rodney Reservoir Advisory Committee to create a conceptual design, including community engagement, for the park once demolition is completed. Visit Hinge Collective's website at https://hinge-collective.com/ to explore more about the firm and its past projects.